Our Team

Kirsty Barany, Advisor

Kirsty Barany is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive, and strategic advisor renowned for leveraging bleeding-edge technology to drive innovation and transformation across industries. With a distinguished career spanning AI, healthcare, cybersecurity, fintech, and biotechnology, she has consistently pioneered disruptive solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and unlock new market opportunities.

As the Chief Strategy Officer of MediKarma, Kirsty leads the company’s strategic initiatives, integrating Generative AI to revolutionize personalized healthcare management. Under her leadership, MediKarma is reshaping the healthcare landscape by aligning the interests of patients and health maintenance organizations (HMOs), reducing costs, improving care quality, and driving long-term industry sustainability. Her expertise in AI-driven predictive analytics enables healthcare providers and insurers to proactively manage patient outcomes, significantly reducing financial and clinical risks.

Throughout her career, Kirsty has provided strategic consulting and technology services to global industry leaders, including Disney, Sony, Coca-Cola, MasterCard, and Dior. Her ability to merge cutting-edge AI, data intelligence, and digital transformation strategies has helped these Fortune 500 companies enhance customer engagement, optimize operations, and drive business growth in highly competitive markets.

Beyond corporate consulting, Kirsty has held executive and advisory roles at the intersection of technology and business, shaping the growth trajectories of enterprises in blockchain, cybersecurity, and financial services. Her ability to harness AI and next-generation technologies has been a consistent theme across her diverse portfolio of ventures. From spearheading biotech innovations to enhancing digital security frameworks for financial institutions, her forward-thinking approach has driven tangible business outcomes in highly complex and regulated environments.

Recognized for her leadership in AI and digital health, Kirsty has been invited to speak at global conferences in New York, London, and Dubai, where she shares insights on the role of AI in transforming healthcare, the future of predictive patient monitoring, and the ethical implications of AI in decision-making. Her impact has also been acknowledged through industry accolades, including MediKarma’s Rising Star Award at the Digital Health Hub Foundation HLTH Awards 2023.

Passionate about fostering the next generation of innovators, Kirsty has been invited to serve as a mentor for Women in Tech, a program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, IBM’s Call for Code, and the Center for International Business Advancement at Cornell College of Business.

A Latina founder originally from Venezuela, Kirsty is driven by a deep commitment to technological advancement and its power to create sustainable, scalable, and impactful solutions in industries traditionally resistant to change. Whether in healthcare, finance, or cybersecurity, she continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible—bridging the gap between visionary innovation and real-world execution.